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CSS Enhancing Design with CSS Styling Boxes Box Shadows

Posted by Nyanko Kamaboko
Nyanko Kamaboko
4,102 Points

My code doesn't seem to be working. Am I missing something simple or is this code actually correct?

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-header {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px #aaa, inner 0 0 60px 5px firebrick;
}
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
  </head>
  <body> 
    <header id="top" class="main-header">
      <span class="title">Journey Through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1 class="main-heading">Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
    </header>

        <div class="primary-content">
            <p class="intro">
                Lake Tahoe is one of the most breathtaking attractions located in California. It's home to a number of ski resorts, summer outdoor recreation, and tourist attractions. Snow and skiing are a significant part of the area's reputation.
            </p>
            <a class="callout" href="#more">Find out more</a>
        </div><!-- End .primary-content -->

        <footer class="main-footer">
            <p>All rights reserved to the state of <a href="#">California</a>.</p>
            <a href="#top">Back to top &raquo;</a>
        </footer>
  </body>
</html>

2 Answers

Gavin Johnston
Gavin Johnston
9,107 Points

Hi, to create an inner box-shadow you need to use the value inset, not inner.

Nyanko Kamaboko
Nyanko Kamaboko
4,102 Points
Nyanko Kamaboko
Nyanko Kamaboko
4,102 Points

Hey Gavin,

Thanks so much! I kept thinking that's what I already wrote, but wasn't paying full attention, so I didn't catch it at all. 😂 Thanks for pointing that out!

Gavin Johnston
Gavin Johnston
9,107 Points

No problem! we've all been there :D